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Prime Minister's Office
PM wishes President Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure
The Prime Minister has wished President, Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure. He said that her assumption of office is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. He also said that in her assumption speech, the President emphasised on India's accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure.”
“In her address after taking oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasised on India's accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”
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Ministry of Coal
Substantial Reduction in Coal Import Due to Stepped up Domestic Production
As on 01-04-2022, India had 177.18 Billion Tonne proved coal reserves. For the current year 2022-23, the total domestic coal production target has been fixed at 911 Million Tonne. In view of expected rise in coal demand due to economic growth, domestic coal production is proposed to increase to 1017 Million Tonne in 2023-24 which is further likely to increase by 9-10% in 2024-25.
About 20-25% of the coal demand in the country is met from import. Import of coal mainly consists of essential import like coking coal and higher grade coal as their domestic production is limited due to either scarce reserves or non-availability. Power sector also imports coal for two reasons- design-led import for imported coal-based  power plants setup in coastal region which are specially designed to use imported coal and for blending purpose for domestic coal-based  power plants. Details of import of coal in the last three years are given as under:

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Year
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Total Supply/
Consumption
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Import
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%
of import
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2019-20
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955.91
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248.54
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26.00
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2020-21
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906.33
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215.25
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23.74
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2021-22
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1027.92
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208.93
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20.33
As mentioned at para-c above, import of coal mainly consists of essential import like coking coal, and higher grade coal due to limitation in domestic production. However, measures are being taken to replace substitutable import of coal by ramping up domestic production of coal. 100% Foreign Direct Investment has been allowed for commercial mining. Other major steps initiated to enhance domestic production of coal include Single Window Clearance, amendment of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 to allow captive mines to sell up to 50% of their annual production after meeting the requirement of the end use plants, production through MDO model, increasing use of modern technologies such as surface miner, continuous miner etc., taking up new projects and expansion of existing projects, and auction of coal blocks to private companies/PSUs.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary
Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
India is ready to do whatever possible to help our friends to fight the pandemic says PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that India is ready to do whatever possible to help it's friends to fight against pandemic.
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi replied to the tweet from the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who expressed his gratitude for India’s decision to supply Chloroquine to Israel
In his tweet Prime Minister, Modi said “We have to jointly fight this pandemic. India is ready to do whatever is possible to help our friends. Praying for the well-being and good health of the people of Israel.”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Ravinder Bhakar assumes charge as CEO, CBFC
Mumbai, June 30, 2020
Shri Ravinder Bhakar, a 1999 batch officer of Indian Railway Stores Service , has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer  of Central Board of Films Certification . Prior to his appointment as CEO, CBFC, Mr. Bhakar was posted as the Secretary & Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railways.
Shri Ravinder Bhakar assuming charge as CEO, CBFC; being welcomed by Regional Officer, CBFC, Mumbai, Shri Tushar Karmakar
Chairperson, CBFC Shri Prasoon Joshi extended a warm welcome and wished Shri Bhakar for his tenure with the organization, that is undergoing important digitization and modernization initiatives since the last few years.
Bhakar is a Mechanical engineer from MNIT, Jaipur. In his distinguished career as an Indian Engineering Services officer, Shri Bhakar has rich experience of holding many important posts in Indian Railways. He is also recipient of many prestigious awards, including the National award from Minister of Railways for outstanding service & General Manager Award both in Western Railways  & Central Railways  for exemplary service. He has also played a key role in various modernization drives in WR and CR and was closely associated in developing modern PR techniques, implementation of electronic procurement, formulation of various multi-modal logistics plans & transport management.
File photo of Shri Ravinder Bhakar
Ministry of Defence
3RD MARSHAL OF THE AIR FORCE ARJAN SINGH
MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 2022
The 3rd Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey tournament is scheduled to be held from 18 to 23 April 2022 at No.3 Base Repair Depot , Chandigarh. Air Force Sports Control Board  has been organising the tournament since 2018. Air Officer-in-charge Administration will be the chief guest during the opening ceremony on 18 April 2022, while Chief of the Air Staff will preside over the closing ceremony on 23 April 2022.
12 reputed teams from India and abroad including Air Force Hockey teams of Royal Canadian, Malaysian, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Air Forces have been invited to participate in the 3rd edition of this prestigious tournament.
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh's passion for the game of hockey was unparalleled. He was an inspiration for air warriors not only in wars but also in the field of sports. The centenary year of birth of Marshal of the Air Force was commemorated by the successful conduct of the 2nd Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament in 2019 with participation of Air Force Hockey teams from Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. This elevated the tournament to an international event. Integrated Coach Factory  was the winner of that edition. The Marshal’s birth anniversary is on 15 April.
IAF has been consistently producing athletes who have represented India at various international competitions and brought laurels to the nation and for IAF.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Clarification on SOP for media production released on 23rd August, 2020
It is hereby clarified that the ‘ Guiding Principles and SOP on preventive measures for Media Production to contain spread of COVID-19’ released by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on 23rd August, 2020, is applicable to all media production including shooting of films, television production, web series and all forms of content creation in the electronic and film medium.
The SOP is placed on the website of Min. of I&B and can be found at the link
https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP%20on%20Media%20Production%2021%20Aug%202020%20%281%29.pdf
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju takes part in the hand-over ceremony of the first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay at the historic Red Fort
Chess Olympiad torch relay originating now from India is a moment of great pride for everyone in the country: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju addressed the torch hand-over ceremony at the historic Red Fort today. The iconic Red Fort was one of the 75 iconic locations that are a part of the 40-day first-of-its-kind Chess Olympiad torch relay. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Secretary Sports Smt. Sujata Chaturvedi, DG SAI Shri Sandeep Pradhan, AICF President Shri Sanjay Kapoor, Chess legend Viswanathan Anand and other dignitaries from Ministry, SAI, AICF and FIDE were also present on this occasion.
The historic launch of the ceremony was made in the presence of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday at the IG Stadium. The Prime Minister of India started the torch relay and handed it over to chess legend Viswanathan Anand. On Monday, Shri Rijiju took the torch from Anand and handed it to Chess Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua, who will take the relay forward to Leh, Ladakh. Barua was the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to become a Grandmaster in the year 1991.
“The fact that the torch for every forthcoming Chess Olympiad will be lit from India every two years is a landmark in the history of Chess itself,” Shri Rijiju said on Monday. “The process of lighting the torch signifies sanctification and this is why the Olympic torch always gets ignited in Greece, the birthplace of modern Olympics. Having the Chess Olympiad torch relay originating now from India is a moment of great pride for everyone. I thank FIDE for taking this step. Let this be the best Chess Olympiad in the history of the Chess movement”.
Recalling moments from his recent visit to Mongolia, Shri Rijiju added, “Chess is born in India. I recently visited Mongolia where Zandanshatar Gombojav, the Speaker of their Parliament, and I interacted about chess. He is an avid player of the game. He told me Chess is India’s gift to the world. This is the impact our country has had on the game.”
The torch travels to Leh, Ladakh next, before moving to Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamshala, Shimla and so on. The 40-day torch relay spanning 75 districts across every State and UT of India will culminate in Chennai on July 27. The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, 2022.
Prime Minister's Office
Emphasis on improving infrastructure in our libraries will spread awareness on the importance of reading: Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that emphasis on improving infrastructure in our libraries and boosting creative writing will spread awareness on the importance of reading particularly among the youth.
Shri Modi also expressed happiness over the inauguration of Festival of Libraries 2023 by Hon’ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi today.
Responding to the tweet by Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Such efforts will spread awareness on the importance of reading, particularly among the youth. Good to see the emphasis on improving infrastructure in our libraries and boosting creative writing.”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
India’s Edible Oil Position is Comfortable despite Ban by Indonesia
Soyabean production for the year 20221-22 at 126.10 LMT, higher than last year’s production of 112 LMT
Higher sowing of Mustard seeds by 37% in all major producing States
Centre keeping close watch on prices of Edible oils so that appropriate measures can be taken to keep a check on the prices
India has optimum stock of all Edible Oils. As per the industry sources, the present stock of all edible oils in the country is 21 LMT approx. and 12 LMT approx. is in transit arriving in May, 2022. Therefore, the country has sufficient to cover the lean period due to ban on export by Indonesia.
On the oilseeds front, DA&FW’s second advance estimate released in February, 2022 shows a very positive picture of Soyabean production for the year 20221-22 at 126.10 LMT which is higher than last year’s production of 112 LMT. As a result of higher sowing of Mustard seeds by 37% in all major producing States including Rajasthan in comparison with last year, the production may rise to 114 LMT in 2021-22 season.
The Department of Food and Public Distribution is monitoring the price and availability situation and meetings are held regularly with major Edible Oil processing Associations to discuss further reduction in the domestic edible oil prices and MRP to give relief to consumers.
Palm oil  constitutes roughly around 62% of the total edible oils imported and are imported mainly from Indonesia and Malaysia, while Soyabean oil  is imported from Argentina and Brazil and Sunflower oil  is imported mainly from Ukraine and Russia.
International prices of Edible Oils are under pressure due to shortfall in global production and increase in export tax/levies by the exporting countries. India is one of the largest producers of oilseeds in the world and this sector occupies an important position in the agricultural economy, accounting for the estimated production of 37.14 million tons of nine cultivated oilseeds during the year 2021-22 as per the 2nd Advance Estimates released by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
A close watch is being kept on day to day basis on prices of Edible oils so that appropriate measures can be taken to keep a check on the prices of edible oil for ensuring that the prices remain stable and interest of consumers are protected. The Inter-Ministerial Committee held weekly on Agri-Commodities chaired by Secretary  closely monitors the prices and availability of agricultural commodities including edible oil keeping in view the interest of the farmers, industry and consumers. The committee reviews price situation on weekly basis, consider relevant measures in relation to edible oils and other food items depending on the domestic production, demand, domestic and international prices and international trade volumes. Special teams have also been constituted by both Central & State Governments to prevent hoarding and profiteering under the Essential Commodities Act. These surprise checks shall continue to check unscrupulous elements.AM/NS
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind to virtually confer the National Service Scheme  Awards for the year 2019-20 tomorrow
Union Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and MOS for YAS Shri Nisith Pramanik will also grace the occasion
Key Highlight
- The National Service Scheme  Award for the year 2019-20 will be given to 42 awardees in 3 different categories like University/ +2 Councisl, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind will confer the National Service Scheme  Awards for the year 2019-20 on 24th September, 2021 from Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi through virtual mode. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur and Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Nisith Pramanik will attend the ceremony from Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The National Service Scheme  Award for the year 2019-20 will be given to 42 awardees in 3 different categories like University/ +2 Councils, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Department of Youth Affairs confers every year the National Service Scheme Award to recognize and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Universities/Colleges,  Councils, Senior Secondary, NSS Units/ Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers, with a view to further promote NSS in the country.
NSS is a Centrally Sector Scheme which was launched in the year 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Very appropriately, the motto of NSS is “NOT ME, BUT YOU” in Hindi .
Briefly, the NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance, which keep evolving in response to the needs of the community, through regular and special camping activities. Such issues include  literacy and education,  health, family welfare and nutrition,  environment conservation,  social service programmes,  programmes for empowerment of women,  programmes connected with economic development activities,  rescue and relief during calamities, etc.
Ministry of Culture
Exhibition to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, inaugurated at NGMA, New Delhi
Exhibition titled ‘Gurudev: The Journey of the Maestro’, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was inaugurated at The National Gallery of Modern Art , New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, yesterday, the 7th May 2018. The exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Daniel Chuburu, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic to India, Mr. Jeffrey Sexton, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs from U.S. Embassy,New Delhi, Prof. Dr. Zoltan Wiliam, Director, and Cultural Counselor, Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, Embassy of Hungry, Mr. Zhang Jianxin, Cultural Counselor, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in India, Mr. Santiago Ruy Sanchez, Cultural attaché, Embassy of Mexico to India and Mr. Carlos Varona Nervion, Director, Spanish Cultural Institute, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General, NGMA, Shri Adwaita Garanyak said that “These artworks of versatile genius give a glimpse of his precious contributions to the visual language.” Speaking about Rabindranath Tagore he said “The maestro was fascinated by the worlds of literature, art, music and dance at an early age. In 1913, he became the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel 'Geetanjali'. He left his imprint on art and played a role in huge transforming its practices and ushering into modernism.”
Post inauguration ceremony witnessed Welcome Song “Ekla Cholo Re” by Children and a musical concert by Hungarian Duo – Mrs. Virág Kiss pianist and Mr. Sándor Dezső cellist on Rabindra Sangeet.
The exhibition will be on view for public from Friday, 8th May 2018 to 10th
June 2018, from 11 am – 6.30 pm, except on Mondays and National holidays.
Ministry of Coal
100% FDI will create a Competitive Coal Market- Sh. Pralhad Joshi
The decision of 100% FDI under automatic route for coal mining activities including associated processing, infrastructure in the coal sector is the biggest reform by Modi Government which will help provide power to all 24x7.
In a statement, Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines said, “100% FDI is the biggest reform of our times and the influx of international players will create an efficient and competitive coal market in India. It is expected to bring state of the art coal mining technology to the country which will help in environmentally sustainable mining. This decision will also create direct and indirect employment in coal bearing areas and will have a positive impact in the economic development of these regions.” He said the reform is likely to help the coal bearing states get more revenue and bring in more players to create an efficient and competitive coal market.
Terming the measure as part of ease-of-doing-business he said it will provide impetus to the economy. Mr Joshi reiterated that this step will also lead to energy security of the country as 70% of India’s electricity is generated from thermal power plants.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cases Registered Under Anti-Terror Laws
‘Public Order’ and ‘Police’ are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. However, National Crime Records Bureau  is the Central Agency which compiles the data on crimes as reported by States and Union Territories and publishes the same in its annual publication “Crime in India”. The latest published report is of the year 2018. As per report, a total of 922, 901 and 1182 cases were registered and a total of 999, 1554 and 1421 persons were arrested under the Anti-terror law i.e. Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967  in the country during the year 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively.
As per information received from NCRB, there are a total of 232, 272 and 317 cases, wherein chargesheet has been filed by the security agencies with respect to the cases registered under Anti-terror law i.e. Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967  in the country during the year 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively. Further, in the year 2017 and 2018, the number of chargeheests submitted in one to two years are 92 and 52 and after two years are 31 and 10 respectively.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Maiden embarkation of scientists onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ – Colombo Security Conclave
In a landmark event concerning maritime collaboration under the framework of Colombo Security Conclave  between the nations of Indian Ocean Region, scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius embarked onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ on 29 June 2023 to participate in the joint ocean expedition spanning nearly 35 days.
The cruise is conducted by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services  under Ministry of Earth Sciences. It is an outcome of the maiden CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers conference held at Goa and Hyderabad in November 2022.
During the expedition, the scientists will collaboratively undertake research on the ocean data to predict and manage changes in the marine environment and variation in ocean parameters.
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Ministry of Culture
Yoga Mahotsav to commemorate 25 days countdown to the International Day of Yoga to be held in Hyderabad on 27th May
Union Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy exhorts all citizens to participate and showcase
our rich heritage of Yoga to the world
To mark the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2023, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga  under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is hosting a grand Yoga Mahotsav at Parade Ground, Secunderabad. The event will take place on May 27th, at 5.30 AM.
Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER Shri G. Kishan Reddy addressed the media in Hyderabad today and said that in the run-up to the International day of Yoga on 21st June, various events are being organised to encourage citizens to not only adopt Yoga in their personal life, but also to showcase to the world the rich heritage of Yoga of our country. He said at the initiative of Hon'ble Prime Minister, a significant milestone was achieved in 2014 when the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. Shri Kishan Reddy called the practice of Yoga as the biggest public health programme ever undertaken.
The Union Minister Shri Kishan Reddy, informed that the Hon'ble Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Health and Finance Minister of State of Telangana have been invited to grace the occasion. Several Central Ministers including Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur are expected to participate in the ‘Yog Mahotsav’ event. More than 20, 000 Yoga enthusiasts along with celebrities, sportspersons and senior officials from the State and Union are likely to participate in the event.
Dr. IV Basavareddi, Director of MDNIY, said that in collaboration with various stakeholders, the Ministry of Ayush has initiated a 100-day countdown programme to promote yoga in 100 different locations across India. The programme commenced on March 13, 2023, and is already underway. As part of this initiative, events have been organized earlier in New Delhi, Dibrugarh and Jaipur at the 100-day, 75-day, and 50-day mark respectively, leading up to International Day of Yoga  2023.
The International Day of Yoga has become an important event celebrated both nationally and globally, generating increasing enthusiasm each year. It serves as a benchmark occasion in promoting the practice of yoga worldwide.